Bargain hunters will set their alarm clocks this spring, as dozens of communities band together to sell used wares. Yard sale season, a time to hunt for bargains, has officially begun, and there are loads of events on the calendar.

Here's a look at some of the sales you won't want to miss, including news about what is known as "Virginia's Longest Yard Sale."

April

The last Saturday in April is packed with yard sale opportunities all over the Peninsula.

The residents of Scott's Pond in Williamsburg will clean out their attics for public consumption on Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.m. until noon. The neighborhood is located off of Olde Towne Road.

While in Williamsburg, head to Skimino Landing Estates on Saturday, April 27 between 8 a.m. and noon for that neighborhood's community sale. Navigators should take Barlow Road to Skimino Road.

The annual Yard Sale in the Park event in Poquoson is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, as well. An organizer says more than 30 vendors were signed up to participate in early April, with more spots available. The sale will take place from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Poquoson Municipal Park, 830 Poquoson Ave. Call 868-3580 for more information.

The Menchville High School Band will host a Spring Fling yard sale on the same day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to resale bargains, there will be a carwash, concessions and a bake sale, a large slide for kids and face painting. Crafters and vendors will be included in the shopping event.

"We are raising money for our prestigious invite and trip to London to perform in the world-televised 2014 London New Year's Day Parade," says Tammy Castagna, the band's booster club treasurer.

The sale will be located at 275 Menchville Road, Newport News.

The Summerlake neighborhood in Newport News is holding its community-wide yard sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27. The neighborhood is located off of Boxley Boulevard near the Oyster Point Road intersection.

Crafters should head to Nancy's Calico Patch in Newport News for a specialty yard sale on Saturday, April 27. The event include handmade crafts, scrapbooking supplies and equipment and other items. The sale takes place from 9 a.m. to noon. The store is located at 21 Hidenwood Shopping Center, Newport News. Call 867-8088 for more information.

In York County, the annual Breezy Point yard sale is also Saturday, April 27. It runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Balloons on the mailboxes will mark the participants. Breezy Point is located off of Route 17 near the intersection of Showalter Road and Lindsay Landing Lane.

May

May is host to many of the Peninsula's largest community yard sales.

Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church in Newport News will host a yard sale on Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to yard sale bargains, there will be a bake sale and lunch available. The church is located at 1024 Harpersville Road.

The annual Wolftrap Estates neighborhood sale also will take place on Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to noon. The York County neighborhood is located beside the Wolftrap soccer fields. You can look for Davids Way off of Wolftrap Road on your GPS or map.

The Carisbrooke neighborhood in Carrollton will host its spring yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. Carisbrooke is off of Carrollton Boulevard and Whippingham Parkway, near the James River Bridge.

The large Coventry community sale in Yorktown is also on Saturday, May 4. The neighborhood is located in southern York County. Navigators should look for Coventry Boulevard off of Route 17 or for Owen Davis Boulevard off Route 134/Hampton Highway.

The Peninsula Parents of Multiples group is hosting its semi-annual sale on Saturday, May 4 at Grafton Baptist Church, 5440 George Washington Memorial Highway, York County. The sale runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Go to facebook.com/ppomsale for more information.

The Riverdale Regional Civic Association in Hampton hosts a neighborhood wide yard sale on Saturday, May 11 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers say more than 100 homes are expected to participate. The neighborhood is located off of Mercury Boulevard near the Charlton Drive intersection. In addition, the neighborhood's recreation association will host a "Support Our Pool" community yard sale the next week on Saturday, May 18 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Riverdale pool, 810 Charlton Drive.

Wythe Creek Farms will hold its community yard sale on Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The neighborhood is located in lower York County near the Victory Boulevard and intersection.

A craft and yard sale will take place at St. Olaf Church in Norge on Saturday, May 18. The church is located at 104 Norge Lane, Williamsburg.

The Woods of Tabb neighborhood in York County will host its community-wide sale on Saturday, May 18, as well. The neighborhood is located off of Carys Chapel Road.

June

The Queens Lake community yard sale will take place on Saturday, June 1 at the neighborhood's clubhouse, 234 E. Queens Drive, Williamsburg.